Admits His Usage
In a statement that was required by ownership and the front office, Brooklyn Moabs' reporter, John Rocker admits he used steriods. Rocker's statement included where, when and how he acquired the illegal substances.
"I acquired the steriods from Jason [Grimsley] on two occasions. The first was when I finished my rookie season. The second was before an interview, now infamous, with Sports Illustrated in New York. I apologize to my teammates and fans. It is a bad decision for any youngster to take performance enhancers. Again, the decision effected more than just me, which I apologize for."
There is no decision from the Brooklyn ownership as to what is the proper course is for the organization. Rocker and Andy Pettitte were named in the Mitchell Report. Pettitte announced yesterday that he used HGH in 2002 to rehabilitate his surgically repaired elbow.
Bob Eucker
The Aftermath
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
What A Mitch-ell...
Report
ON the day the Mitchell Report was released, General Manager Eric J. Caskey and Principle Owner Shawn Carter spoke to reporters outside the "Bunker." Caskey displayed his dismay for the comments made about lefty ace, Andrew Pettitte. The dismay though, was about Pettitte. The Brooklyn Moabs have been the most vocal team against the use of performance enhancing drugs. Caskey, for one, stated that no player that is found guilty of such usage will play for the Moabs. He continued his stance today: "I feel bad, really bad. Andy's one of the good guys in the league and one of my heroes in the game. If he is innocent, then shame on the trainers and media, because he is going to go through hell for a year or more. If he is guilty, shame on him. He will be suspended upon any guilty knowledge, and the team will explore options." Caskey cleverly meant that he will be traded if there are any suitors, or released if not. Shawn Carter, a hip-hop artist, has been one of the few business rappers. He has built Roc-A-Fella empire on integrity and smarts: "The Moabs and myself will have nothing to do with cheaters. I grew up on a block of cheaters, now look where I am."
Regardless, the Mitchell Report is a good thing for baseball. As a man that had trouble throwing strikes, it really angers me that people could be cheating to get ahead. Regardless of who did what, it's not fair. The players, including Andy, could complain that they were indicted without fair objection to the evidence before George Mitchell, but the matter of fact that will only be a few players actually acquitted; therefore, this is fair for those who lost roster positions to those on juice!
John Rocker
The Aftermath
ON the day the Mitchell Report was released, General Manager Eric J. Caskey and Principle Owner Shawn Carter spoke to reporters outside the "Bunker." Caskey displayed his dismay for the comments made about lefty ace, Andrew Pettitte. The dismay though, was about Pettitte. The Brooklyn Moabs have been the most vocal team against the use of performance enhancing drugs. Caskey, for one, stated that no player that is found guilty of such usage will play for the Moabs. He continued his stance today: "I feel bad, really bad. Andy's one of the good guys in the league and one of my heroes in the game. If he is innocent, then shame on the trainers and media, because he is going to go through hell for a year or more. If he is guilty, shame on him. He will be suspended upon any guilty knowledge, and the team will explore options." Caskey cleverly meant that he will be traded if there are any suitors, or released if not. Shawn Carter, a hip-hop artist, has been one of the few business rappers. He has built Roc-A-Fella empire on integrity and smarts: "The Moabs and myself will have nothing to do with cheaters. I grew up on a block of cheaters, now look where I am."
Regardless, the Mitchell Report is a good thing for baseball. As a man that had trouble throwing strikes, it really angers me that people could be cheating to get ahead. Regardless of who did what, it's not fair. The players, including Andy, could complain that they were indicted without fair objection to the evidence before George Mitchell, but the matter of fact that will only be a few players actually acquitted; therefore, this is fair for those who lost roster positions to those on juice!
John Rocker
The Aftermath
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